Bright Futures Scholarship used for dorm rent?

Hello,
My son will be attending Florida this Fall. He has been awarded an ROTC scholarship as well as a Bright Futures scholarship. The ROTC scholarship covers all tuition and fees for the university as well as a stipend for books, but not housing costs. Is it possible for him to use his Bright Futures scholarship money to cover his housing and maybe dining costs?

Yes. If his tuition is paid, then the Bright Futures money will just be deposited into his account at UF. That money can most certainly be used to pay for his dorm. Then, whatever is left after that, he just gets the leftover money deposited into his account to use as he chooses. Congrats on the ROTC scholarship!

Thank you. That is good news indeed. He worked hard for both scholarships and I’m glad he can utilize both of them…